9 Specialized Schools and Programs. 4 Campuses. One Community.

Welcome to The Help Group’s Admissions Office. We appreciate your interest in our schools and invite you to explore our website to learn more about our nine specialized day schools.

Recognizing the challenges in selecting the right school for your child, the admissions process is designed to provide opportunities for you to learn more about our schools and to ask questions to help ensure a “good fit” between the needs of the student and the strengths of the school.

Please see below for an overview of our application process and to submit an inquiry if you would like more information about our schools. We look forward to connecting with you!

Prospective Family Inquiry

Please complete the form below if you would like an admissions representative to reach out to you to discuss your educational placement needs. Please note that this form is an inquiry and not an application to our schools.

Admissions Process

The roadmap below is being provided to give prospective families an idea of what an ideal admissions process might look like. Please note, because every student comes to us at various stages in their special education journey, no two processes look identical, and the process may not be linear as outlined below. Prospective families will need to work closely with their District of Residence and our Admissions Office for a customized roadmap towards admissions.

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Sample Admissions Process

1. Hi,
Nice to Meet You!

You learn about The Help Group through one of our many referral sources and begin researching our 9 non-public school (NPS) offerings.

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inquiry

2. Inquiry

You want to learn more, so you complete the inquiry form above. Families should also begin working with their District of Residence to explore NPS placement if they have not already done so.

3. Tour

After receiving your inquiry, our Admissions Office will reach out to schedule a parents-only tour at a potential “match school.” Tours are also offered during intake, so families wishing to skip this step can proceed to the application

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4. Application

After touring your match school, you decide to submit an application, link below. See the application for a checklist of all suggested documents. Please note, you must create an account to access the application.

5. Intake

Once the application is submitted, an administrator from your match school will reach out to schedule an intake with you and your child. Please allow 60-90 minutes for the intake interview and tour.

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acceptance

6. Acceptance

If the admissions team determines that the school is a good fit for your child, your intake administrator will notify you of your acceptance! Please note, only families who have received NPS funding from their District of Residence may proceed beyond this point.

7. Enrollment

To secure your spot at your match school, you will need to complete a school-specific enrollment packet to launch your child into the next step of his/her/their educational journey.

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